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January 10, 2010

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Last night, the Thunder beat the Pacers, keeping the 8th spot in the playoffs.  

OKC only trailed once 37-36. But, that lasted for less than a minute.  They built an 18 point lead in the third quarter.  Then, Troy Murphy went on a little run and cut it to 10 at quarter's end. Then, they managed to tie it in the 4th.  But, Durant couldn't be stopped and there were no second chances for the Pacers.

The offense never seemed to get going.  When Durant was in the game, the offense scored of course.  But, there still wasnt a flow at times.   The Thunder would be a lead and then substitute and the lead would start to erase.  Brooks is doing a good job of getting his players experience when he can.  Maynor played quite a bit at times.  He looks like a rookie. He went 0 for 3 from the floor.  All three shots were really turn overs.  He would penetrate and have no where to go or pass it so he shot it.  He is going to be a good player, but he just isnt there yet.  He needs playing time and experience which is what Brooks is giving him.  I don't know if he will be ready when playoff time comes. 

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